The New York Yankees have acquired Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals, adding left-handed power to a lineup that desperately needs more offense. García led the National League with a .560 slugging percentage at the time of the deal.
García was scratched from Washington's lineup about 30 minutes before the Nationals lost 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, their fifth straight defeat. He said he felt both sad and happy about the trade, describing the situation as weird and uncomfortable as teammates looked at him in the dugout.
The move raises questions about how García will fit alongside Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice in the Yankees' infield.